Super
Foods Help Boost Immune System
You may not want to hear this,
but your parents were right. That broccoli and spinach you hated
as a kid is, in fact, good for you. Very good for you, in fact they
are part of the super foods that help boost your immune system.
It isn’t brain surgery; what you eat can boost your immune
system and make you healthier. Studies have shown and proven that
eating the right foods, like these super foods, can boost your immune
system, help reduce your risk of contracting cancer and heart disease,
and even increase your energy levels.
The good news is, foods that boost the immune system can also be
tasty. Here are a few of those natural immune boosters that you should have in your
refrigerator now:
- Broccoli—OK sure, they look like little
trees, but these little veggies are full of phytochemical sulforaphane,
which is known for its anti-cancer properties. These are a fantastic
boost to the immune system because they are a rich source of
beta-carotene, fiber and vitamin C.
- Blueberries—Much easier to swallow
than broccoli, these blue wonders have an exceptionally high,
one of the highest, antioxidant capacities. This means this
delicious fruit is a pro at fighting cell-damaging free radicals
that can cause cancer and heart disease. They are also great
at treating urinary tract infections since they help prevent
E. coli bacteria from latching on to the cells in the urinary
tract.
- Green Tea—has tons of antioxidants
that are believed to help prevent cancer and heart disease.
Along with giving a boost to the immune system, this tea contains
polyphenol which has been shown to prevent the formation of
tumors. Green tea ingredient epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg),
also known as polyhenol, is not only believed to fight human
breast cancer cells, but it can also be soothing.
- Flaxseed—it can boost the immunes system
and serve as a natural laxative since it is a great source of
soluble and insoluble fiber. It also contains plant lignans
that are thought to reduce the risk of developing hormone-sensitive
cancers like prostate and breast cancer. Omega-3 fatty acids,
which protect against heart disease, are also in flaxseed.
- Garlic—this may not be the best thing
to eat on a date, but it’s another story if you want to
help prevent heart disease. Garlic contains allicin which is
thought to possibly lower cholesterol. This also helps boost
the immune system.
So hit your local supermarket if you don’t
already have these items in your home. They can be served with any
meal and some may be eaten several times a day as a healthy snack
to boost the immune system.
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